I am leaving in a while to help bury a friend. It will be an opportunity to – finally – care for a woman who spent most of her life caring for others. All of us who will gather at the graveside have stories of Judy taking care of us. And all of us wish [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Presence'
Caregivers and the Invisible Shrinking Woman
April 25th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Caregiving, Choices, Memories
Shadowland or Comfort Zone?
April 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Choices
No – they’re not the same place. Where are you living? Where do you want to be? No one will notice you if you live in the shadows. You’ll never have to try very hard since little or nothing will be expected of you. It’s quiet. You feel safe there. Safe – but not comfortable. [...]
Sick – I Hab a Code id by Head
January 8th, 2010 · No Comments · Choices, Presence, Sanity
In English? I have a cold in my head. I have a very peculiar and lingering head cold. My voice has been gone for more than a week, and it seems to have taken my hearing with it. My eyes are runny and I’m not seeing all that well. It’s a bit like living in [...]
Midlife Presence, First Impressions and Customer Service: A Cautionary Tale
March 18th, 2009 · No Comments · Choices, Presence, midlife
Ever think about the impression you’re making on the world? Are you conscious about how you are being received? Women at midlife often report that they feel invisible. I’ve felt that way myself some days. And, like others, I’ve put that feeling off to age bias. Two recent customer service experiences helped me start rethinking [...]
